Differentiated Instruction: A Guide for World Language Teachers

by Deborah Blaz

Overview

In the third edition of a bestseller, author Deborah Blaz helps you differentiate lessons for your world language students based on their learning styles, interests, prior knowledge, and comfort zones. This practical book uses brain-based teaching strategies to help students of all ability levels thrive in a rigorous differentiated learning environment. Each chapter provides classroom-tested activities and tiered lesson plans to help you teach vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing in world language classes in ways that are interactive, engaging, and effective for all learners.

Features new to this edition include:

• activities aligned with the latest ACTFL and CEFR standards
• ideas and activities for project-based learning, virtual learning, and learning with digital tools, such as ChatGPT
• up-to-date latest guidance on learning styles and using variety in teaching
• more photocopiable forms, checklists, and handouts for suggested activities

You’ll also learn how to differentiate assessment effectively to help all students show their full potential. Classroom-ready tools and templates can be downloaded as free support material from our website (www.routledge.com/9781032258287) for immediate use.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000957518
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/14/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Deborah Blaz has taught French to grades 7 through 12 for the past 44 years in Indiana and has taught dual-credit, AP, and college classes. She also served as the world language department chair at her school until her retirement in June 2023. An award-winning teacher, she frequently presents workshops and keynotes, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents

Meet the Author

Preface

New to the Third Edition

I. DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION: WHAT IT IS/ WHAT IT ISN’T

What is differentiated instruction?..................................................

Definition…………………………………………………

What differentiation is not……………………………….

Important beliefs and practices……………………………………

Some research to support differentiation………………………….

II. FROM CONTENT TO PROCESS TO PRODUCT

Content, or What to Teach…………………………………………

Process, or How to Practice………………………………………….

Product, or How to Assess…………………………………………

Preparing yourself………………………………………………..

Preparing the students……………………………………………

Management issues and ideas……………………………………

III. PLANNING A DIFFERENTIATED UNIT

Identify what is to be taught (Content…………………………..

Pre-assess students’ needs and capabilities………………………

Choose the form(s) of assessment to use (Product)……………..

Decide on the method of presentation…………………………..

Classroom environment…………………………………………

Select a variety of learning strategies (Process)………………….

Sample units………………………………………………………

IV. IDEAS SMORGASBORD: Vocabulary Study, Speaking and Listening

Low-prep and high-prep activities list…………………………...

Activities listed by proficiency levels…………………………...

Tic-tac-toe for description of people……………………

Vocabulary………………………………………………………

Speaking/Listening………………………………………………

V. Ideas Smorgasbord: Reading

Pre-reading ……………………………………………………….

Reading …………………………………………………………..

Post-reading ………………………………………………………

Post-reading projects……………………………………

List: Everyday Texts…………………………………………….

VI: Ideas Smorgasbord: Writing and Review

Writing……………………………………………………………

Review……………………………………………………………

List: ABCs of Products…………. …………………………….

VII. Differentiated Assessment

Formal and Informal…………………………………………….

Use choice ………………………………………………….……

Use context………………………………………………………

Use variety………………………………………………….……

Managing grades…………………………………………….…..

VIII. Reflections on Differentiation

Guidelines……………………………………………………..

Graphics…………………………………………………………

Support Systems…………………………………………………..

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers……………………….

APPENDIX A: CHECKLISTS FOR A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS……

APPENDIX B : THE LANGUAGE OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION: KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS……………………………………………….

APPENDIX C: STANDARDS REFERENCED IN THIS BOOK………

Bibliography………………………………………………………………

Editorial Reviews

"All experienced teachers know that having an idea bank at your fingertips helps keep the curriculum fresh and engaging for students and teachers alike. I have given Deb's book as a gift for my student teachers in the past and will continue to do so with this new publication." —Kate Chan, M.A., Ed., National Board Certified Teacher, Spanish

"The perfect book for all foreign language teachers. It is superb from the beginning to the end." —Sergio Meza P., M.Ed., Foreign Language Consultant and ESL Teacher

"Once again, Deborah Blaz has given world language teachers many ideas and techniques to add to their teaching toolboxes. I was captivated with her concrete and ready-to-use examples for differentiating instruction in the world language classroom. As a veteran teacher, I am excited that I will be able to incorporate her practical suggestions with my students for many years to come." —Gary Spurgin, President of the Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association

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